I have 2 nieces and 4 nephews ranging from age 8 to 17. What age is appropriate to stop buying them gifts as their aunt?
2007-09-20 03:26:16 · 7 answers · asked by white1978 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I understand where you're coming from... however, I would say instead of giving a gift, give some time. Offer to cook dinner for all of them over Christmas break. Take them out to a movie. Give a homemade coupon book for "free dinner on Aunt You" or "free ride to the mall on Aunt You." Make a memory instead of giving a gift.
The first year may be a bit transititional, but in the long run, it will be fine.
2007-09-20 04:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jim I 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a bunch af neices and nephews and I never even sent them cards cause I never thought of doing it. Not a tight relationship w/ the sibs. Now I grieve every day because of this and I'm still "afraid" to try. Besides they aren't much talking to me now either.
All in a way of saying.....that if you have a warm active relationship with these relatives, always keep it in your heart and never give it up for anything, and you won't have to worry about timetables and deadlines for gift-giving. Bless you....
2007-09-20 10:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by peacetrain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should you stop? Christmas gifts aren't about being a kid. It's about giving a little token of your love to your loved ones in celebration of the holiday. If you don't want to stop, why should you?
2007-09-20 13:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by Raingirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will all depend on the aunt,mabey till the person passes or mabey anytime,the gifts will get smaller and smaller though,if that happends then,lol it's gonna stop soon.
2007-09-20 11:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on how close you are to them. I'm really close with my aunt and we'll be exchanging gifts for the rest of our lives.
2007-09-20 12:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by silvawolves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you think you can stop your self . If you can't afford this let the older ones know .Or stop when they are out of school .
2007-09-20 12:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by vpsinbad50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TELL THEM THAT YOU NOT BUYING GIFTS THIS CHRISTMAS ,ITS GETTING TO EXPENSIVE ..THEY SHOULD UNDERSTAND. IF NOT THEYLL GET OVER IT..THEY ARE AT THE RIGHT AGE TO STOP.THANKS FOR THIS QUESTION..
2007-09-20 15:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by musicmachine1969 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋